Jellis Craig Port Phillip

Combining enviable market acumen with tailored, results-driven campaigns, Sam Hobbs delivers a premium property sales experience and truly exceptional outcomes for his clients. As Jellis Craig Port Phillip Director, Sam is a local real estate leader who brings a strong focus on the St Kilda market to his role. He has sold many of the suburb’s most sought after, high value homes and enjoys continuous engagement with active, pre-qualified St Kilda buyers. Sam builds enduring relationships with vendors and buyers, who respect his deep knowledge of the Port Phillip market. He brings marketing expertise plus a significant personal database to every campaign and leverages the extensive Jellis Craig network to ensure maximum exposure for each property. Sam applies a flexible sales approach, always prioritising his client’s goals and wishes. He is skilled and experienced across all methods of sale including auction, private sale, expression of interest and off-market campaigns. “Especially for the larger period homes in St Kilda and surrounds, a tailored approach is what drives the best outcomes. While auction may be the right choice in many instances, for other properties a private sale, EOI or off-market sale will yield the strongest result.” A strong communicator, Sam’s friendly, genuine style and passion for Port Phillip property have seen him win numerous repeat clients and referrals. Clients value his professionalism and advanced negotiation skills. “For me, negotiation with buyers starts at the beginning of the campaign. Irrespective of the method of sale, negotiating the best possible result reflects the trust and rapport built across several weeks. It’s never a last-minute effort.” Sam holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science. His sharp intellect, discipline and consultative style reflect his background with consulting giant KPMG. “Having switched to real estate from a corporate career, I love the opportunity to work with clients from all walks of life, and to make a difference in their lives by achieving consistently superior results.” In his spare time Sam likes to surf, listen to music, snowboard, travel and take his young son to the beach.

Simon Gowling has more than 10 years of experience delivering outstanding real estate results across the City of Port Phillip and Melbourne’s bayside. Working from our Albert Park office, he has a track record of achieving great sales outcomes for prestige period style family homes across the bayside property market. He recently achieved a sale price of more than $11 million for a high profile Victorian residence in Albert Park, thanks to his extensive experience and strong negotiation skills. Living in Port Melbourne with his family, Simon is a local market expert and a passionate advocate for the many benefits of a bayside lifestyle. His enthusiasm for the area is infectious, and he enjoys sharing his unbeatable local knowledge with clients. Simon has a strong service focus and a friendly and straightforward style, allowing him to build relationships with both buyers and sellers with ease. He prides himself on acting with integrity and providing clients with comprehensive and honest advice.

Widely respected within the industry, Warwick is a tenacious negotiator who consistently ranks as a top performing agent in the Inner Bayside suburbs. His annual sales of 60-70 properties averages $60m — $80m in turnover per annum. Together with his energetic team of dedicated assistants, he sets a benchmark for sales success. A highly accomplished auctioneer with more than 1500 auctions to his credit, his approach from listing your home, conducting open homes to auctioning - covers the entire sale process from start to finish. Warwick has worked exceptionally hard to earn an unrivalled reputation for outstanding sales results. His dedication and commitment to providing incomparable service have achieved ongoing success across changing property markets. With a high percentage of referral business, Warwick’s long list of repeat clients endorses his talent for selling properties ranging from $750,000 to multi-million dollar homes. For the last 3 years his listings have averaged just 28 days on market - less than Melbourne’s inner city’s average. Skills & expertise: • Owner & Director of Greg Hocking Real Estate - Albert Park • Over 19 years experience • Accomplished negotiator & Auctioneer - 1500+ auctions • Warwick’s long list of repeat clients endorse his talent for selling properties ranging from $750,000 to multi-million dollar Inner Bayside homes Community Involvement: Warwick strongly believes in giving back to the local community and is proud to be included in a variety of events and providing ongoing financial support across range of sponsorships: - Albert Park Primary School - Lilian Cannam Kindergarten - South Melbourne Football Club

As a highly motivated sales consultant, Iliass Okaf brings a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set to his role at Jellis Craig Bentleigh. His personal strategy for success is to deliver exceptional customer service, backed by effective communication and an unwavering drive to achieve outstanding results. Iliass started his real estate journey in property management before moving quickly into sales. Listening to his clients' individual requirements and building a bespoke campaign is one of Iliass' greatest strengths. Transparent communication is at the heart of his empathetic and supportive approach. "I put myself in my clients' shoes," Iliass says. "I strive to provide the service I would want to experience as a buyer or seller. Understanding my clients’ needs and managing their expectations is the first step towards building rapport and developing long-lasting relationships." Drawing on his deep knowledge of the local Bayside market, Iliass guides and advises his clients, ensuring they are equipped to make informed decisions. A strong negotiator, he advocates confidently on behalf of clients, seeking to accomplish the best possible outcome. Iliass’ own diverse background, and fluency in four different languages, enables him to connect easily with people from all walks of life. He is warm and approachable, and values personal and professional integrity. "Everything I do is focused on the client," Iliass explains. "In a dynamic market, it is important to remain flexible, adapting to fluctuating conditions and presenting solutions to challenges. There is a buyer for every property, and with the support of the Jellis Craig network, that is what I deliver."